answersLogoWhite

0

Galileo did not prove that Earth was not flat (It had already been agreed that it was round). Galileo invented the telescope and used it to prove that there were objects which did not orbit the Earth, supporting Copernicus' Heliocentric model for the universe. The Earth was known to be round by the ancient Greeks, but I do not who it found out initially (sorry).

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Natural Sciences

How was Copernicus' model of the universe different from ptomely's model?

Copernicus proposed a heliocentric model of the universe with the sun at the center, while Ptolemy's model was geocentric, with the Earth at the center. Copernicus' model revolutionized astronomy by correctly positioning the planets in relation to the sun and providing a simpler explanation for the motion of celestial bodies.


What invention used by Galileo helped prove Copernicus theory that the earth revolves around the sun?

The astronomical telescope.


Why was Copernicus' heliocentric theory significant?

The Heliocentric theory was significant because Copernicus had proved something such a long time ago... the fact that it hasn't been proven wrong, or the fact that no-one else believed him because they didnt have the technology to prove it back then.


Why did the church view the ideas of Copernicus and Galileo as a threat?

During the Scientific Revolution of the 17th century, astronomers Copernicus and Galileo discovered controversial information about the universe. Copernicus proposed a heliocentric theory that suggested the sun was the center of the universe which Galileo supported with more evidence. Copernicus's work "On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres" and Galileo's "Dialogue on the Two Chief Systems of the World" were both declared unbiblical by the church. Both Copernicus and Galileo were thought of as going against the official position of the church and the church didn't like this because they didn't want people to doubt them. This also upset the church because they believed the sun was created for the earth to provide light and the fact that the earth spins on its axis and orbits the sun would prove the bible is inaccurate. When Galileo was ordered to recant his works, he agreed but as he walked away mumbled "And yet it does move".


What invention helped Galileo to prove that Copernicus was correct?

Galileo's invention of the telescope helped him observe the phases of Venus, the moons of Jupiter, and sunspots, which provided evidence for the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus. These observations challenged the geocentric view of the universe and supported the idea that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

Related Questions

Why did nicolaus Copernicus study antronomy?

because he wanted to and he wanted to prove that the sun was in the middle of the universe and not the earth


What did Copernicus prove to mankind?

Copernicus proved to mankind that the sun was the center of the universe, not the Earth. We know now that he was mostly correct. The sun is the center of the solar system.


Did Copernicus prove that the sun is the center of the universe?

No. He was the first in Western society to legitimately propose that the sun was the center, but it took others to prove it. The sun is not the center of the universe, merely the center of our solar system.


How is the Ptolemaic system different from the Heliocentric system?

Ptolemy was the first person to introduce the theory of a geocentric universe, a universe in which everything revolves around the earth itself. But in 1543, Nicolas Copernicus was the first person to introduce and prove the idea that the universe is heliocentric, a universe in which everything revolves around the sun.


How was Copernicus' model of the universe different from ptomely's model?

Copernicus proposed a heliocentric model of the universe with the sun at the center, while Ptolemy's model was geocentric, with the Earth at the center. Copernicus' model revolutionized astronomy by correctly positioning the planets in relation to the sun and providing a simpler explanation for the motion of celestial bodies.


What invention used by Galileo helped prove Copernicus theory that the earth revolves around the sun?

The astronomical telescope.


How were the contributions of nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo galilei to the scientific to the scientific revolution different?

Copernicus created the mathematical theory to prove that the Sun, not the Earth, was the centre of our solar system. Galilei provided the calculations and observations to prove Copernicus' theory.


What scientist said the earth moves around the sun?

Copernicus is the first in modern times, but he may have been basing his theory on the work of an earlier Greek Natural Philosopher. Galileo used a telescope and mathematics to prove Copernicus' hypothesis.


Why was Copernicus' heliocentric theory significant?

The Heliocentric theory was significant because Copernicus had proved something such a long time ago... the fact that it hasn't been proven wrong, or the fact that no-one else believed him because they didnt have the technology to prove it back then.


Why did the church view the ideas of Copernicus and Galileo as a threat?

During the Scientific Revolution of the 17th century, astronomers Copernicus and Galileo discovered controversial information about the universe. Copernicus proposed a heliocentric theory that suggested the sun was the center of the universe which Galileo supported with more evidence. Copernicus's work "On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres" and Galileo's "Dialogue on the Two Chief Systems of the World" were both declared unbiblical by the church. Both Copernicus and Galileo were thought of as going against the official position of the church and the church didn't like this because they didn't want people to doubt them. This also upset the church because they believed the sun was created for the earth to provide light and the fact that the earth spins on its axis and orbits the sun would prove the bible is inaccurate. When Galileo was ordered to recant his works, he agreed but as he walked away mumbled "And yet it does move".


What invention helped Galileo to prove that Copernicus was correct?

Galileo's invention of the telescope helped him observe the phases of Venus, the moons of Jupiter, and sunspots, which provided evidence for the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus. These observations challenged the geocentric view of the universe and supported the idea that the Earth revolves around the Sun.


How did they prove there is a parallel universe?

They didnt - there is no parallel universe.